July 13, 2026
News
Humane Society seeks help with the heat
As the weather has heated up this week, the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is looking for ways to make the animals in their care more comfortable. They are also at capacity and in desperate need of people to adopt and foster animals.
Local fire, rescue squads receive $525K in grant awards
Twelve volunteer fire departments in Hamblen and Grainger Counties will receive more than $525,000 in grant funding.
Hancock Health Department to host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
It’s not too early to think about back-to-school preparations, especially for children.
Local boy harvests rare turkey
A father-son hunting trip resulted in something more for fiveyear- old Kip Dyal and his dad, Derek.
US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
Area schools shine at National Junior Beta Club convention
Hamblen County middle schools Junor Beta Club went to the National Junior Beta Club Convention in Nashville last week and came home with a heavy load of honors.
America started as local news. Local newspapers delivered it.
Two hundred fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia. But America did not become a country only in that room. It became a country as the news moved from community to community. Most colonists did not witness the debates of the Continental Congress. They learned about independence through the newspapers that served their towns and colonies.
Today in HISTORY
Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2026. There are 181 days left in the year.
Celebrate America’s 250th safely during Fourth of July
As Tennesseans prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee… Login to continue reading Login…